SkyView holds up during SnF power outage

As most of you know by now, we just had the worst weather ever experienced at SnF. First it was some nasty rain, then the sky got very very dark, power went out and "all hail" poured down, then the worst thing for an airport, the wind, I'm sure it hit 100 miles per hour but haven't heard the official report yet.

At hanger 'A' we Dynonians were working away when it hit. The sounds were incredible and it felt like the whole hanger was going to give. The hanger held and so did SkyView, our IFR demo panel equipped with the backup battery, was going strong. It was probably the only EFIS at the entire show that is still operational (even now) through the outage. It made me feel good since we spend the whole show telling people that the SkyView backup battery will keep the system going if power is lost in flight. Usually real life is the best way to prove yourself...


Even now as I write this (at 1:30), power is still out and we are waiting out the storm. I worry about those who were not protected as well in the hanger.

DYNON AVIONICS ANNOUNCES HAND HELD RADIO AUCTION

March 29, 2011

PLEASE NOTE. THE DX15 is no longer available. It was a temporary product.

Woodinville, WA, As their initial entry into aviation communications, Dynon is offering a limited edition hand-held radio.  100 compact aviation band transceivers were created as part of their plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. They have created the hand-held transceivers to learn about radio design, FCC Part 87 certification, and radio production.

These 100 limited edition hand-held aviation radios are restricted to usage in the United States and are being offered to U.S. pilots through a unique auction. A typical retail price for equivalent radios would be about $250, but bids will be accepted starting as low as $75. Participants can only bid once, for up to two units. Shipping in the U.S. is free.

The top legitimate bids for the 100 hand-helds will be accepted. The price for all of them will be the lowest bid of the top 100.  Anyone who bids below the top 100 bids will not receive a unit. If there is more than one bid at the lowest price, then Dynon will accept the first bid submitted at that price.

Bids will be accepted between March 29th and April 27th. Winners will be notified by email and will be expected to pay by credit card.

 For journalists only:

COMMUNICATION RESOURCES, INC.
40 High Cliff Lane
Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360.756.1911
Cell: 360.224.2004
Contact:  David A. Gustafson, Ph.D
E-mail: Davidflies1@msn.com

Dynon Announces Limited Edition DX15 Handheld Aviation Radio

As our first entry into aviation communications, Dynon is offering a limited edition hand-held radio.  We created 100 compact aviation band transceivers as part of our plans to eventually supplement the versatile SkyView Glass Panel System with a panel mounted radio. We created the DX15 hand-held transceiver to learn about radio design, FCC Part 87 certification, and radio production.

These 100 handheld radios are restricted to usage in the United States and are being offered to U.S. pilots through a unique auction. To participate, bidders must visit www.DynonAvionics.com/radio and place a bid. A typical retail price for equivalent radios would be about $250, but bids will be accepted starting as low as $75. Participants can only bid once, for up to two units. Shipping in the U.S. is free.

The top legitimate bids for 100 hand-helds will be accepted. The price for all of them will be the lowest bid of the top 100.  Bids will be accepted between March 29th and April 27th.

If you are at Sun-n-Fun, please come see us. We have a few of these radios in the booth.

Read full details at www.DynonAvionics.com/radio

"SkyView to the Rescue" KitPlanes SkyView Upgrade Article

The May 2011 edition of KitPlanes has an excellent article about upgrading an aircraft  from a Blue Mountain system to the SkyView system.  Marc Cook documented, step by step, the steps that Stanley Peternel took to upgrade his RV-9A. This article is available for you to view and download from the KitPlanes site. 

SkyView 3.0 is Out!

SkyView 3.0 is Released. You may go to our Website and read about the changes, download the software, and purchase SV-MAP-270 if you wish.

The new features include:

1. SV-MAP-270.
2. Worldwide Jeppsen NavData and Obstacles.
3. Large HSI display.
4. A G-Meter!
5. New Ethernet connection for synchronizing data uploads. 
6. See the release notes for a complete list.

A few things to consider:

1. If you have more than one display, you should add an Ethernet connection between your displays (not absolutely required, but it will allow you to upload databases to only one display, and have it automatically synchronize to the other display.) An aircraft grade Ethernet cable can be purchased from Dynon.
2. You can purchase SV-MAP-270 immediately, or try it out with a 30 flight hour free trial.
3. Jeppesen NavData and Obstacle data is now available worldwide.
4. Jeppesen is offering a Half-Price Deal on an annual subscription, only until May 15, 2011. Be sure to mention promotion code DY50N011.  

SkyView 3.0 Released - March 2011

Dynon Releases Version 3.0 Software 

for SkyView System

March 21, 2011

Woodinville, WA, March 21, 2011 –Dynon Avionics announces Version 3.0 firmware for the SkyView Integrated Glass Panel system. This release allows SkyView to utilize Jeppesen NavData® as part of its GPS navigation software. Other new features include greatly enhanced airport data viewable through an intuitive user interface, airspace altitudes, a larger HSI display, and a pilot selectable G-Meter.

As part of the agreement between Dynon and Jeppesen, Jeppesen is offering 50% off the regular annual subscription price for NavData® and obstacle data for Dynon customers until midnight MDT May 15, 2011 with promotion code DY50N011. That’s a savings of up to $265 (€204)!

Version 3.0 makes available SkyView SV-MAP-270 GPS Navigation Software for a one-time fee of $500.  Customers can use this software on their SkyView as a free trial for thirty flight hours. Robert Hamilton, Marketing Director for Dynon, says "The user interface for the SkyView mapping software is highly intuitive, making it quick and easy to navigate to an airport and find runway information, airport elevations, and frequencies for your arrival."

Other new customer requested SkyView feature are a larger HSI display, plus an amazing G-Meter that combines a large, classic analog display with advanced digital functionality.

Customers can download SkyView Version 3.0 for free from the Dynon Website.

Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics integrating the newest technology as it develops at affordable prices for all pilots.

For more information about Dynon products please contact Dynon at 425.402.0433 or info@DynonAvionics.com. Visit Dynon Avionics on the Web at www.DynonAvionics.com.

Dynon/Jeppesen Announce Worldwide NavData Availability & Discount - March 2011

JEPPESEN AND DYNON AVIONICS TEAM TO PROVIDE NAVIGATION DATA FOR LIGHT SPORT AND EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT PILOTS,  OFFER ONE-HALF OFF ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS UNTIL MAY 15, 2011.

March 21, 2011

Woodinville, WA, March 21, 2011 –Dynon Avionics and Jeppesen have entered into an agreement to provide Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services for the Dynon SkyView glass panel products.  The avionics data offering for Dynon Avionics allows light sport and experimental aircraft pilots anywhere in the world to enjoy Jeppesen navigation data.

As part of this agreement, Jeppesen is offering 50% off the regular annual subscription price for NavData® and obstacle data for Dynon customers until midnight MDT May 15, 2011 with promotion code DY50N011. That’s a savings of up to $265 (€242)!

“Jeppesen provides industry-leading solutions for the innovators and aviation enthusiasts associated with the light sport and experimental aircraft industry,” said Scott Reagan, director, Jeppesen OEM Client Management.  “Jeppesen’s world-class NavData information integrated with Dynon Avionics SkyView system serves this dynamic segment of the aviation community and ensures delivery of the highest quality flight information available for aircraft owner/operators.”    

For light sport and experimental aircraft avionics systems, Jeppesen provides NavData navigation information, obstacle data and aviation parts and supplies offered through partner company Aviall.  Jeppesen navigation data updates are available online, through the Jeppesen Services Update Manager system. 

“Jeppesen NavData displayed through Dynon Avionics systems provides light sport and experimental pilots with the top worldwide flight information and navigation data available,” said Robert Hamilton, director of Sales and Marketing, Dynon Avionics.  “This agreement with Jeppesen provides Dynon Avionics glass cockpit aviators with the most accurate and complete navigation data anywhere that pilots fly.”

Jeppesen NavData and obstacle services are available for the Dynon Avionics SkyView SV-D700 and SV-D1000 systems.  Coverage areas include Contiguous USA, East-Central USA, West-Central USA, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East, the Pacific region, and worldwide. 

Jeppesen NavData is developed from a comprehensive aviation database, which is composed of more than one million records.  To ensure accuracy, Jeppesen flight information analysts edit and verify approximately 150,000 database transactions generated from worldwide aviation data source documents during every 28-day revision cycle.  This intensive process ensures that NavData provided for systems such as Dynon Avionics is the most complete and accurate flight information available. 

For more information on the industry-leading navigation, operations, training and optimization solutions provided by Jeppesen, please visit www.jeppesen.com.  For more information about Dynon Avionics solutions, please visit www.dynonavionics.com.    

About Dynon Avionics
Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics at affordable prices for all pilots.

SkyView 3.0… the final build…

It is Thursday night and I just loaded the official SkyView 3.0 software onto the test unit on my desk. The final build is here, it is another exciting step for SkyView and the Dynon-nation. I’m finding that I’m addicted to just pushing buttons to play with the new map user interface and view the new data that is now displayed. The excitement resonating from our customers is evident too. Customers all over the world are clamoring to get navigation mapping for the first time with the addition of worldwide Jeppesen data. Our USA customers, who have been enjoying the free trial version of the map, can now expect a heck-of-a lot more map features and an elegant presentation, all on a nice big 10” screen.

Unfortunately, multi-leg flight planning didn’t make the date, but we have carved out a special release for that within weeks, not months, from now to ensure you are not kept waiting too long. There is also a clever g-meter we are anxious to hear feedback on. Our aerobatic beta testers sure liked it, and we think others will too.

But the highlight of my week (next to holding the final build in my hand) was hearing about a phone call we got from one of these excited customers that I referred to above. It went something like this: “Are you guys going to release 3.0 today?... because if you are, I'm going to take the day off from work and go fly my SkyView system”. Unfortunately, we had to send him to work for at least another week (I think he was able to cope with that). But that kind of energy is what we at Dynon love to hear; it makes our job fun. I am pumped about SkyView 3.0 and look forward to talking to users about it at the upcoming air shows.

So if any of you need to schedule some time to “work” on your airplane, you should probably carve out this coming Monday and give 3.0 a ride!

Hope to see many of you at SUN ‘n FUN

Sincerely,

-Nick

Navigation Mapping Software - Sneak Peek

Here's another peak of some of the neat features coming in SkyView version 3.0. If you live in the US and have been using the free trial version of the Navigation Mapping Software that has been available to date, you'll notice how much more airport information SkyView 3.0 makes available:

Core Airport Information

Airport Runway Information

Airport Frequencies

 

 

 

Airport Remarks (not available in Jeppesen data)

Note that these particular screenshots are representative of the US-only data that Dynon is able to provide free-of-charge.

Skyview VP-X Support Announced - March 2011

DYNON AVIONICS and VERTICAL POWER, INC. ANNOUNCE SKYVIEW SUPPORT for the VP-X 

Woodinville, WA, USA, March 1, 2011 - Dynon Avionics announced they will be adding integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within their SkyView Glass Panel displays.

The VP-X system will enable pilots to monitor and control their entire electrical system using a SkyView display. The VP-X pilot display appears as a window along with the SkyView Engine Monitor, Primary Flight Display and GPS Moving Map. Pilots will be able to monitor the health of their electrical system, view and control the status of individual circuits, and respond to circuit faults using the SkyView display. Further, trim and flap position via the VP-X is displayed on the SkyView.

The VP-X Pro provides over 30 power circuits, including trim and flap circuits, to provide enough capacity to wire almost any two or four place experimental or light sport aircraft. The VP-X replaces older mechanical components with modern, solid-state technology to increase reliability, reduce weight, and simplify wiring.

Robert Hamilton, Director of Sales and Marketing for Dynon, stated: "Many SkyView customers are asking for VP-X support; it is one of our most highly requested features. We are excited to put this on our development schedule. We share Vertical Power's high quality standards and appreciate the innovations they are bringing to the experimental market with the VP-X."

“The VP-X offers a tremendous amount of capability at a very affordable price, and we’re excited to be working on this integration with Dynon,” said Marc Ausman, President of Vertical Power Inc. “The VP-X is based on the same field-proven technology used in hundreds of Vertical Power systems flying today.”

Dynon plans to license the VP-X SkyView application for $275, with availability by the end of 2011. Customers can configure and test the VP-X system using Vertical Power’s free Windows PC-based Configurator application.

For more information about the SkyView and VP-X system, please visit the Dynon Website at www.dynonavionics.com, or at the Vertical Power Website at www.verticalpower.com/VPX.html.

About Vertical Power
Vertical power is in the business of designing and producing Electronic Circuit Breakers for experimental and light sport aircraft. The company is applying advanced solid-state electronics to reduce wiring complexity, simplify wiring installation, reduce pilot workload, and enhance a pilot’s ability to respond to in-flight emergencies.

Vertical Power is the first company to develop Electronic Circuit Breakers for the non-certified aircraft market.  The company is based in Albuquerque, NM and sells its products directly to customers and through select dealers. Vertical Power was founded in June 2006. Eight patents have been filed covering Vertical Power products.

About Dynon Avionics
Founded in 2000, Dynon Avionics is the leading manufacturer of avionics for Experimental and Light Sport Aircraft. Continuing a tradition started with the introduction of their first Electronic Flight Information System “glass panel”, Dynon is committed to developing innovative and high-quality avionics at affordable prices for all pilots. 

SkyView VP-X Support Announced

Dynon and Vertical Power announced they will be adding integrated support for the Vertical Power VP-X Pro and VP-X Sport electronic circuit breaker systems within the SkyView Glass Panel displays. You can read more at Press Release
and the SkyView VP-X Product Page.